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Secrets to Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Program


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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Soulful CXO, Dr. Rebecca Wynn welcomes Rick Howard, Chief Security Officer for N2K, Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow at The CyberWire, and co-founder of the Cyber Threat Alliance. Rick brings decades of experience, including roles at Palo Alto Networks, TASC, iDefense, and the U.S. Army's Computer Emergency Response Team.

They discuss:
• Rick’s career journey and mentorship insights
• Strategies for effective communication in cybersecurity leadership
• CISO challenges and navigating risk and recovery
• Why traditional security training is outdated
• The “Chaos Monkey” architecture at Netflix and its lessons
• Career advice for aspiring cybersecurity leaders

This episode provides actionable strategies and expert perspectives for cybersecurity professionals, executives, and leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
Learn more: ClickSolutionsGroup.com

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Resources / References
Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-First-Principles-Strategy-Tactics/dp/1394173083

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